Time Zones Currently Being Used in New South Wales
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC +10:30 | ACDT | Australian Central Daylight Time | Broken Hill | Fri, 6:02:40 pm |
| UTC +11 | AEDT | Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sydney | Fri, 6:32:40 pm |
| LHDT | Lord Howe Daylight Time | Lord Howe Island | Fri, 6:32:40 pm | |
Generalized Time Zones in New South Wales
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | Australian Central Time | UTC +9:30 / +10:30 | Fri, 6:02:40 pm |
| AET | Australian Eastern Time | UTC +10:00 / +11:00 | Fri, 6:32:40 pm |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in New South Wales
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC +9:30 | ACST | Australian Central Standard Time | Apr 5, 2026 |
| UTC +10 | AEST | Australian Eastern Standard Time | Apr 5, 2026 |
| UTC +10:30 | LHST | Lord Howe Standard Time | Apr 5, 2026 |
The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.

New South Wales
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Friday, December 5, 2025Time Zone News
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- 3/6/2025 – DST Ends in Australia 2025
- 8/28/2024 – October 2024: DST starts in Australia
- 3/7/2024 – DST Ending in Australia
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